Inaccurate MDS Assessment Due to Inconsistent Height Documentation
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected a resident's status, as evidenced by inconsistent documentation of a resident's height across multiple assessment dates. Specifically, the resident's height was alternately recorded as 66 inches and 63 inches on different MDS assessments, with no explanation for the discrepancies. The issue was identified through observation, interview, and record review, and the facility administrator was unable to provide a reason for the inconsistent height entries. The resident involved had multiple diagnoses, including diabetes and stroke.